Car Hire at Zakynthos Airport (ZTH)

Zakynthos International Airport — Dionysios Solomos — sits on the island's south-eastern plain, around 5 km from Zakynthos Town and within minutes of Kalamaki and Laganas. The airport lies inside the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, and flights pause overnight in season to protect the loggerhead turtles nesting on the beaches beside the runway — a fitting introduction to the island. Every car hire at Zakynthos Airport listed on eCarBookers includes zero-excess CDW cover in the supplier's own price — the price confirmed at booking is the price you pay. For island driving and parking guidance, see our Zakynthos car hire page. Arrive, drive, enjoy.

How to Find Your Car Hire Desk at Zakynthos Airport

• Book through eCarBookers first: Your booking confirmation from eCarBookers locks in your all-inclusive price, your zero-excess CDW cover, and your vehicle class before you arrive. Without a pre-booking made through eCarBookers, you may not be covered under the same terms — always confirm your hire in advance to ensure your protection is in place from the moment you collect the keys.
• One terminal: Zakynthos Airport handles all flights through a single terminal. After baggage claim you exit into the arrivals area, where several suppliers hold desks inside the arrivals hall.
• Meet-and-greet is common here: Many suppliers at Zakynthos operate a meet-and-greet service outside the arrivals exit rather than a fixed desk — a representative waits with your name and walks you to the vehicle. Your booking confirmation states exactly which arrangement applies to your hire; adding your flight number when booking lets the supplier track delays.
• Vehicle collection: The hire vehicle parking area sits a short walk directly opposite the terminal exit — no shuttle required. Photograph the car inside and out before driving off, so its condition at handover is documented.

Pick-Up, Drop-Off, and Refuelling at Zakynthos Airport

Most hire agreements at Zakynthos Airport run full-to-full: collect with a full tank, return with a full tank. Petrol stations sit on the main roads on either side of the airport — towards Kalamaki, where there is an EKO around 4 km from the terminal, and along the road towards Zakynthos Town — so a final top-up on the way in is straightforward. Island stations keep daytime hours; with the airport's overnight flight restrictions, most departures fall in daytime anyway, but for an early flight fill the tank the evening before.

For returns outside desk hours, many suppliers at Zakynthos Airport can arrange a key drop or an agreed handover — confirm the exact arrangement at collection, along with where to leave the car, and photograph the vehicle again before handing back the keys.

Top Car Hire Agencies at Zakynthos Airport

Zakynthos Airport is served by international brands alongside a strong bench of established local operators, with fleets weighted towards compact cars — the right tool for the island's village streets and the winding north-west roads. Every option listed on eCarBookers carries the same standard regardless of supplier: zero-excess CDW cover built into the confirmed price. Optional extras — such as additional drivers, supplemental tyre and glass cover, child seats, or out-of-hours fees — may be available at the desk if required.

Getting from Zakynthos Airport to Key Destinations

• Zakynthos Town — around 5 km, a drive of 10 to 15 minutes via the Zakynthos–Keri road, for the harbour front, Solomos Square, and the ferry quay.
• Kalamaki — around 3 km, roughly 5 minutes: the closest resort to the terminal, on the long sands of Laganas Bay.
• Laganas — around 6 km, about 10 minutes, for the island's liveliest resort strip.
• Tsilivi — around 10 km, a drive of 15 to 20 minutes past Zakynthos Town to the north-east coast's family beaches.